Today is January 10, 2022, and how are those New Years changes going for you. Full disclosure, not really going well for me. The New Year’s “R”-word is triggering for me, so I don’t mention it (resolutions) - Hehe.
Ever since my surgery 2 years ago (see this blog post for further explanation of what happened there), I’ve really been trying to make some small changes in my life when it comes to my own health. Early in 2020, I was really watching my weight go down, and I was really feeling good with myself.
Then, Ohio closed down in March 2020, and then it seemed like the world closed down after that. And, life has not been the same since then. Like most of you out there, I gained that “COVID 20” pounds back (and more), and my mental health was messed up for a long time. And, I’ve been through a lot in the past couple of years (journaled all over social media). But, now as 2022 has arrived, I’m ready to again to try to improve my life.
So, if you made big goals for yourself, and one week into the year, you think you are faltering, you’re not. Goals are lofty thoughts to have, but you’re not going to get there in one week. Quit beating yourself up, and don’t quit altogether.
One step forward at a time. That’s a kind of mantra that I try to tell myself every day. Even if it’s a baby step forward, it’s a step forward. Something that I have learned in the past week is that there are a lot of people like me out there who are going through the same thing. Let’s stick together. Never think you’re alone out there. Check in. Say hello, and let’s move forward - Together. Thanks for reading this, and I wish you a great week!